'Where is he?': Sunderland fans question Phil Parkinson's surprise omission against Wycombe Wanderers

The Black Cats have named an unchanged side for the clash with the high-flying Chariboys, with Joel Lynch returning to the bench after injury.

And fans were mostly pleased with Parkinson’s selection – although some did question the decision to omit Ethan Robson, who returned from his loan spell with Grimsby Town on Tuesday.

Here’s what supporters had to say on social media:

@kevindefty1 said: “As expected, strong bench too.”

@RamseySAFC added: “Surprised Robson isn't on the bench. And personally would have started with Lynch. Today shows if we have turned a corner and promotion is really on. HAWAY LADS”

@livsafc commented: “announce win”

@jaydenhanlon7 tweeted: “Announce the 3-1 win already”

@LukeJH18 posted: “Surprised no Ethan Robson involved.”

@Leech27Tom added: “Hawaay the lads! Into these today!!”

@Andyoots said: “If it ain’t broke....”

@charlton_comedy asked: “Where’s robson ?”

The big talking point in Wycombe’s line-up is the omission of Newcastle Unied loanee Rolando Aarons, who starts on the bench in what could be his final game for the club.

Here’s the team news in full from the Stadium of Light:

Sunderland AFC XI: McLaughlin; Ozturk, Willis, Flanagan; O’Nien, Power, Dobson, Hume; Gooch, Maguire, Wyke

Sunderland AFC subs: Burge, McLaughlin, Watmore, McNulty, Lynch, Grigg, Leadbitter

Wycombe Wanderers XI: Allsop, Jacobson, Gape, Stewart, Wheeler, Bloomfield, Phillips, Smyth, Thompson, Charles, Samuel

Wycombe Wanderers subs: Pattison, Kashket, Akinfenwa, Freeman, Aarons, Parker, Ofoborh